As violence spreads in Haryana, Delhi on high alert

Less than 20 kilometres from the national capital, New Delhi, in Gurugram, sector 70, there are still effects from the communal clash that occurred on Monday in Nuh, Haryana. On Tuesday night, many shanties and shops close to a housing complex were set on fire.

Following occasional acts of violence on Tuesday, Gurugram has issued prohibitory orders. To reduce the likelihood of arson, the sale of loose petrol or diesel has also been prohibited.

Gurugram Police told the sources, “There have been some incidents of arson and skirmishes today. But there has been no major incident.”

The police also advised people not to believe fake stories regarding any close and curfew until the Government Issue any notice, and not give acceptance to reports on social media.

“Messages being circulated on social media about schools, colleges, work stations being closed today are false. All traffic is running as usual, there are no restrictions,” says Varun Kumar Dahiya, Assistant Commissioner of Police – Gurgaon.

Today, some multinational companies like American Express and KPMG have asked their staff if they would prefer to work from home.

 

After religious procession in Nuh turned violent, in the evening wore on, the violence worsened; after midnight, a mosque was set on fire, and mobs rampaged into the nearby cities of Nuh and Gurugram, torching and vandalising more than a hundred vehicles.

Haryana’s Chief Minister, Manohar Lal Khattar, announced that six persons had died as a result of the unrest in the Nuh district and reaffirmed his call for everyone to keep the calm. According to the CM, 116 persons have been detained in connection with the violence that occurred in Nuh on Monday.

Other Haryana districts have also reported clashes. Rioting was seen in Badshahpur, which is 50 kilometres from Nuh. Approximately 200 people in a crowd, armed with sticks and stones, entered the area at 3 p.m., according to witnesses. They set fire to a restaurant while chanting religious chants and vandalised several stores, including several butcher shops.

Today will not see the opening of any schools or institutions in Gurugram’s neighbouring Sohna.

Delhi has also raised the alarm, with police stepping up patrols and utilising drones to keep an eye on critical sites. According to a Delhi Police officer, the force is ready to handle any crisis that can develop in the capital as a result of such happenings in nearby districts.